A Companion to First Ladies

A Companion to First Ladies
Author: Katherine A.S. Sibley
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 943
Release: 2016-03-14
Genre: History
ISBN: 1118732189

This volume explores more than two centuries of literature on the First Ladies, from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama, providing the first historiographical overview of these important women in U.S. history. Underlines the growing scholarly appreciation of the First Ladies and the evolution of the position since the 18th century Explores the impact of these women not only on White House responsibilities, but on elections, presidential policies, social causes, and in shaping their husbands’ legacies Brings the First Ladies into crisp historiographical focus, assessing how these women and their contributions have been perceived both in popular literature and scholarly debate Provides concise biographical treatments for each First Lady

A Companion to First Ladies

A Companion to First Ladies
Author: Katherine A.S. Sibley
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 761
Release: 2016-03-02
Genre: History
ISBN: 1118732243

This volume explores more than two centuries of literature on the First Ladies, from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama, providing the first historiographical overview of these important women in U.S. history. Underlines the growing scholarly appreciation of the First Ladies and the evolution of the position since the 18th century Explores the impact of these women not only on White House responsibilities, but on elections, presidential policies, social causes, and in shaping their husbands’ legacies Brings the First Ladies into crisp historiographical focus, assessing how these women and their contributions have been perceived both in popular literature and scholarly debate Provides concise biographical treatments for each First Lady

American First Ladies

American First Ladies
Author: Robert P. Watson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2002
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Profiles First Ladies from Martha Washington to Laura Bush, providing portraits and describing each woman's early life, marriage and family, years as First Lady, and legacy; and also includes articles on the roles that the First Lady plays, an annotated bibliography, and contact information for libraries, museums, and historic sites.

Our Country's First Ladies

Our Country's First Ladies
Author: Ann Bausum
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781426300066

Short biographies of our nation's fascinating first ladies.

The Look-It-Up Book of First Ladies

The Look-It-Up Book of First Ladies
Author: Sydelle A. Kramer
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2001
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780679893479

Provides profiles of the women who influenced the history of the United States as wives of its presidents.

First Lady Florence Harding

First Lady Florence Harding
Author: Katherine Amelia Siobhan Sibley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2009
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Turning to primary sources others have overlooked, Sibley challenges the cliches about Florence Harding's time in the national spotlight. She describes her support for racial equality, lobbying for better treatment for veterans and female prisoners and her lifelong interest in preventing animal cruelty.

Jacqueline Kennedy

Jacqueline Kennedy
Author: Barbara Ann Perry
Publisher:
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2004
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Noting how Jackie's celebrity and devotion to privacy have for years precluded a more serious treatment, Perry's story illuminates Kennedy's immeasurable impact on the institution of the first lady. Perry illustrates the complexities of Jacqueline Bouvier's marriage to John F. Kennedy, and shows how she transformed herself from a reluctant political wife to an effective, confident presidential partner. Perry is especially illuminating in tracing the first lady's mastery of political symbolism and imagery, along with her use of television and state entertainment to disseminate her work to a global audience.

First Ladies Fact Book -- Revised and Updated

First Ladies Fact Book -- Revised and Updated
Author: Bill Harris
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
Total Pages: 1640
Release: 2013-02-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1603763139

Which American First Lady never cooked a meal? Was accused of looting the White House? Was once a professional dancer? Find out in this accessible, illustrated reference packed with history and revelations. The First Ladies Fact Book is a comprehensive, fascinating, and intimate look at the life of each first lady from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama. Each profile includes a portrait, key biographical information, and several additional photographs. For each of this historically important women, you'll learn key facts about their childhood and upbringing, early careers, the path to the White House, their impact on the role and the country, and post-FLOTUS highlights. Whether you're browsing, preparing for a tough quiz night or for a classroom report, The First Ladies Fact Book combines the rich facts with fascinating details for history buffs of all ages. Pick-up the companion title, The President's Fact Book -- Revised and Updated.

First Ladies

First Ladies
Author: Dorothy Schneider
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2005
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 143810815X

Presents a collection of chronologically arranged entries of America's first ladies, from Martha Washington, to Laura Bush, and includes brief biographical information, as well as explaining their roles and responsibilities in the White House.